The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:
Contribute towards the development and expansion of AU-IBAR knowledge management practices and tools.
Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and data through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products, and enhanced visibility.
Ensure that the knowledge content is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates to the pastoral sector stakeholders.
Promote the behavior changes due to knowledge development and sharing /communication, towards integration in livestock marketing and pastoral transformation.
Lead the dissemination of knowledge products and publications, such as sector reports, case studies, and other informational materials relevant to the pastoral sector and Platform activities.
Maintain and contribute to updating the APMD-platform information and content management and knowledge sharing platforms.
Foster online collaboration through support of online "Community of Practice".
Liaise with gender experts, women's groups, and partners on gender integration.
Capacity Building for Media.
Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to identify areas of improvement/gaps and ensure the alignment of knowledge management strategies with the platform goals.
Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
Comprehensive APMD-Platform knowledge management and communication strategy, with particular focus on behavior change of pastoral communities.
Functional and user-friendly knowledge sharing and documentation tool / system.
Knowledge products and dissemination.
Published external information resources.
Monitoring and evaluation reports on the knowledge management activities and impact.
Knowledge audits and needs assessments.
Taxonomy and content curation processes.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Library and Information Science, Communication for Social and Behavior Change, or related fields.
A post-graduate degree or other qualification in the same or related fields will be considered as an advantage.
General Experience
Experience working in a multicultural environment and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
Excellent drafting, analysis, reporting, communication and presentation skills
Strong project management skills
Able to stay update on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Knowledge and Information Management
Specific / Relevant Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in knowledge management and information communication, preferably within the pastoral or livestock sector or agriculture sector
Proved experience in developing knowledge products like case studies, FAQs, infographics, storytelling, social learning, taxonomy development etc.
Experience in conducting knowledge audits, gap analysis, needs assessments
Practical experience with knowledge management software, databases, and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools.
High competence to conduct and use findings of research, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis to inform project strategies and knowledge management practices.
Skillful in building and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, etc.
Experience in working with national, regional and/or international organizations on knowledge sharing initiatives.
Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and adapt knowledge management approaches to fit targeted contexts and needs